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Pride And Joy

· by Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Lyrics

Well, you’ve (E)heard a bout lov in’ giv in’ sight to the blind.

My ba by’s lov in’ cause the sun to shine and she’s my (A7)sweet lit tle thing.

She’s my (E)pride and joy.

She’s my (B7)sweet lit tle ba by, I’m her lit tle lov er boy.

Yeah, I (E)love a my ba by giv with heart and the soul.

Love like ours lov in’ will the nev er grow and she’s my (A7)sweet lit tle thing.

She’s my (E)pride and joy.

She’s my (B7)sweet lit tle ba by, I’m her lit tle lov er boy.

Yeah, I

Yeah, I (CN.C.)love my la dy, like she’s (E7)long (CN.C.)and lean.

(CN.C.)You mess with her, you’ll see a (E7)man get mean.

Yes, she’s my (A7)sweet lit tle thing.

She’s my (E)pride and joy.

She’s my (B7)sweet lit tle ba by, I’m her lit tle lov er boy.

Well, I

Yeah, I (E)love my ba by, my heart and soul.

Love like ours it won’t nev er grow old.

She’s my (A7)sweet lit tle thing.

She’s my (E)pride and joy.

She’s my (B7)sweet lit tle ba by, I’m her lit tle lov er boy.

Pride And Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pride And Joy” by Stevie Ray Vaughan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 118 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Pride And Joy" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Pride And Joy"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Pride And Joy" use?: Just 6 chords: A7, B7, C, C9, E, E7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stevie Ray Vaughan songs work for kids?: Try "THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN'", "COLD SHOT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.